The Wound Care and Hyperbaric Department at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital is hosting an open house today from 1 to 5 p.m.

Healthcare professionals and members of the public are invited to learn about effective treatment options for patients with chronic, surgical or acute wounds.

"Diabetic patients, who often have problem wounds on their lower limbs, are encouraged attend the Open House and become familiar with available services," said Mary Blakemore, Acting Clinical Coordinator for the Department.

"People preparing for surgery and those who care for elderly or diabetic clients will be given useful information to share with their healthcare providers."

Last year, the Department logged thousands of patient hours and provided nearly 6,000 treatments.

In addition to services offered by the Wound Care Team, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) has been used successfully with some patients who suffer from problem wounds and may reduce the risk of amputation.

Patients are referred to the Wound Care and Hyperbaric Department through their primary physician.

For further information, please contact the Department directly at 239-2075.